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R22 SERIES
SECTION 10
SAFETY TIPS
SAFETY NOTICES
The following safety notices have been issued by Robinson
Helicopter Company as a result of various accidents and
incidents. Studying the mistakes made by other pilots will
help you avoid making the same errors. Safety Notices are
available on the Robinson Helicopter Company website:
www.robinsonheli.com.
SAFETY
NOTICE
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Inadvertent Actuation of Mixture Control in Flight
Many Accidents Involve Dynamic Rollover
Fatal Accidents Caused by Low RPM Rotor Stall
Low-G Pushovers - Extremely Dangerous
Do Not Attach Items to the Skids
Fuel Exhaustion Can Be Fatal
Power Lines Are Deadly
Never Exit Helicopter with Engine Running
Hold Controls When Boarding Passengers
Never Land in Tall Dry Grass
Loss of Visibility Can Be Fatal
Overconfidence Prevails in Accidents
Flying Low Over Water is Very Hazardous
Beware of Demonstration or Initial Training Flights
Always Reduce Rate-of-Descent Before Reducing
Airspeed
Walking into Tail Rotor Can Be Fatal
Low RPM Rotor Stall Can Be Fatal
Carburetor Ice
Night Flight Plus Bad Weather Can Be Deadly
Surprise Throttle Chops Can Be Deadly
Listen for Impending Bearing Failure
Clutch Light Warning
Airplane Pilots High Risk When Flying Helicopters
Loose Objects Can Be Fatal
Governor Can Mask Carb Ice
High Winds or Turbulence
Drive Belt Slack
Aerial Survey and Photo Flights - Very High Risk
Flying Near Broadcast Towers
Overspeeds During Liftoff
Exceeding Approved Limitations Can Be Fatal
Practice Autorotations Cause Many Training
Accidents
Unusual Vibration Can Indicate a Main Rotor Blade
Crack
Post-Crash Fires
Pilot Distractions
Unanticipated Yaw
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POST-CRASH FIRES
There have been a number of cases where helicopter or light plane
occupants were severely burned by fire following an accident. Fireretardant Nomex flight apparel reduces the likelihood of severe burns.
Military, law-enforcement, medical, and other organizations often
require Nomex apparel for every flight. Pilots should consider the
benefits of fire-retardant clothing and brief or equip all occupants
accordingly.
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